At the SuperComputing 2024 and European Quantum Technologies Conference, EuroQCS-France, led by GENCI and CEA, announced that the European research community will gain remote access to a 6-qubit photonic quantum computer developed by Quandela. This early access precedes the deployment of Lucy, a 12-qubit universal digital photonic quantum computer, expected to go live in France by mid-2025.
EuroQCS-France is part of the EuroHPC pan-European hybrid HPC/QC infrastructure. The early access initiative allows researchers to familiarize themselves with linear optics quantum computing (LOQC) through Perceval, Quandela’s programming and emulation environment. This 6-qubit system will bridge the gap until Lucy’s installation at CEA’s TGCC computing center, where it will integrate with the Joliot-Curie supercomputer.
Lucy is one of six quantum systems under EuroHPC, each using distinct hardware technologies, including superconducting qubits, trapped ions, neutral atoms, and quantum annealing. Quandela, alongside attocube systems AG, will also provide expert support to researchers to ease the learning curve of LOQC.
This initiative strengthens the European quantum ecosystem, promoting collaboration and accessibility in cutting-edge quantum research. Access details will soon be available on GENCI’s DARI platform.
For more details, visit Quandela’s press release here.
November 21, 2024
